Security Officer- Community Hospital East- Days

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Indianapolis is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. This role encompasses incident management, protection of patient valuables, and securing hospital operations.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, an Indiana driver’s license, and preferred security experience in healthcare. Hazmat Level 1 and handgun license within one year from hire are required, with strong de-escalation and communication

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of security experience in a healthcare or related setting preferred.
• Must obtain Hazmat Certification Level 1 within one year from hire.
• Indiana License to Carry a Handgun within one year from hire required.
• Ability to utilize department policy and de-escalation guidelines (AIDET, AVADE).
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and security to support patient delivery system and hospital operations.
• Manage critical incidents and ensure care of patient valuables and inventory.
• Establish an active security presence with surveillance, escorts, courier service and inspections.
• Work independently and within a team to respond to incidents and maintain safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Security experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

Our Security Officers serve to provide an overall environment of safety and security. This role serves and supports the patient delivery system, minimizing disruption, renders service support as needed to run hospital operations, and strives to provide an exceptional positive experience to all people. This role will be responsible for critical incident management, ensures responsible care of patient valuables, weapons in our control and completing property inventory logs as required, ensure that patient valuables are well maintained, and items are accounted for, establishes an active security presence, providing surveillance, personal escort, courier service, vehicle assistance and inspections. This position requires knowledge of acceptable norms within the environment, including specific knowledge to respond safely and quickly to all designated Community Health Network locations.

Exceptional Skills And Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Current Indiana Driver’s License required.
• One year of security experience in a healthcare or related setting preferred.
• Must obtain Hazmat Certification Level 1 and Indiana License to Carry a Handgun within one year from hire.
• Ability to utilize departmental policy and the Use of Force Continuum guidelines, e.g., AIDET, AVADE de-escalation skills, Defensive Tactics, Pepper Spray, TASER, citizen arrest.
• Assists Law Enforcement.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment effectively.
• Leadership skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work under stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to be detail oriented.

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.